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Trade, Environment and Role of Technology Transfer - Conference, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (Auditoire Jacques Freymond), 24 January 2008 from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
This conference concludes a 14-month research program conducted by the University of Geneva’s Law Faculty and the Graduate Institute of International Studies in cooperation with the United Nations Environment Programme (Economics and Trade Branch),...
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The Promotion of Cross-border Exchange of Intellectual Assets: The Case of Music and Trade Secrets - Workshop, WIPO, Room U. Uchtenhagen, 17 January 2008 from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Organised by the University of Geneva and WIPO, with the collaboration of UNCTAD and the Universities of Hokkaido and Rikkyo. Sponsored by the GIAN. This workshop will aim to identify interdisciplinary issues which may prevent or hinder the...
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Armed Non-State Actors and Landmines – Launch of the Final Report, GIIS, Room S1, 14 November 2007, 6:30 pm
The GIAN-supported research team of the project "Involvement of Armed Non-State Actors (NSAs) in the Landmine Problem" will present its final report entitled "Towards a Holistic Approach to Armed Non-State Actors?" on 14 November 2007. This final...
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Humiliation and Conflict: From the Combatant to the Victim – Conference, GIIS, 8 November 2007 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
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Cette conférence publique tentera de définir les conditions de l'émergence du sentiment d'humiliation dans les zones de conflit, tant chez les combattants que du côté des victimes, et ses conséquences pour...

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Our Common Peacebuilding Challenge – The Contribution of "International Geneva" – Palais des Nations, Room XXII, 6 November 2007, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
On 6 November 2007, the GCSP will co-host with the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) a high-level conference entitled, "Our Common Peacebuilding Challenge - The Contribution of International Geneva". The overall objective of the one-day...
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Risk in Situ: Crisis and Risk Reduction – End of Project Seminar, Château de Penthes, Genève, 5 November 2007, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
The goal of this research project is to study how information pertaining to medical risks and crises is collected, disseminated and used. As demonstrated by recent events (the heat wave in France, the tsunami in South-East Asia, the Chikungunya...
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Scientific Diasporas in Switzerland: Main Findings, Good Practices and Policy Implications - Final Workshop, International Labour Office (Geneva), 26 October 2007, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
The final workshop of the GIAN-supported research project "A Swiss Network of Scientific Diasporas to Enforce the Role of Highly Skilled Migrants as Partners for Development" will be held on 26 October 2007. The objective of this workshop is to...
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The UNHCR and the Global Cold War, 1971-1984 - Public Conference, HEI, ch. de la Voie-Creuse 16, 19 October 2007, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
The project "UNHCR and the Global Cold War" supported by the Geneva International Academic Network (GIAN) has examined the records of UNHCR field and headquarters operations during the period 1971-1984. The aim is to contribute to understanding the...
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Expert Meeting on "Enhancing the Participation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise in Global Value Chains" – Palais des Nations, Geneva, 18-19 October 2007, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
A two-day expert meeting on the topic of a GIAN-funded research project "Enhancing the Participation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise in Global Value Chains", is being organised by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)....
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Transactions about Bodies and Contemporary Strategies of Lovers – International Gender Colloquium, GIDS / IUED, 11 and 12 October 2007
The debates will focus on femininities and masculinities of a youth in transition in the age of globalisation. The participants will consider the results of the research project "Gender and Rights in Reproductive Health" supported by the GIAN and...
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"Research Networks and Intellectual Property": Presentation of the project results – WIPO, Geneva, 25 September 2007, 1:30 pm
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Le projet "Réseaux de recherche et propriété intellectuelle", coordonné par l'Organisation mondiale de la propriété intellectuelle (OMPI) et soutenu par le RUIG, présentera dans le cadre de l'Assemblée des...

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Obtaining Reliable Medical Information Online: A Study Focusing on Francophone Africa – Round Table, IUED, 18 September, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Cette table ronde présentera les résultats d’une recherche sur les enjeux liés à la globalisation des informations de santé et notamment les éléments de construction de la confiance dans ces informations et...

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UN Peacebuilding Commission and International Geneva - Taking Stock of Peacebuilding Capacity - GCSP, Avenue de la Paix 7bis, 12 September 2007, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
This conference will present the initial results of a mapping exercise regarding Geneva-based organisations involved in peacebuilding activities. It will examine the makeup of the international Geneva peacebuilding landscape and the types of...
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Volunteer Computing for Africa: Third Pan-Galactic BOINC Workshop – Château de Penthes, Geneva - 5-6 September 2007
This workshop on BOINC, linked to the GIAN-supported project “Volunteer Computing for Africa” which will take place in the Château de Penthes, is the follow-up to the first and second Pan-Galactic BOINC Workshops. The organisers are David Anderson...
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Volunteer Computing for Africa: Workshop in South Africa, 16 - 22 July 2007
An intensive one-week workshop will be offered to qualified African students interested in the new technology of "Volunteer Computing". This technology, made famous by projects such as SETI@home, can harness the power of tens of thousands of...
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A Swiss Network of Scientific Diasporas to Enforce the Role of Highly Skilled Migrants as Partners in Development – Conference and debate “Experiences from the Columbian Diaspora” – 23 June 2007, 10 am, Auditorium of the Beaumont Hospital, Lausanne
Further details about the programme available on www.acis.ch. For registration, please contact acis.ch@hotmail.com.
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Tracking Environmental Impacts of Consumption: International Society for Industrial Ecology Conference – University of Toronto - 17-20 June 2007; 16th International Input-Output Conference – Istanbul Technical University – 2-6 July 2007; 3rd International Conference on Life Cycle Management – University of Zurich, 27-29 August 2007
Globalisation and the related growth in trade provoke socio-economic as well as environmental changes. There currently exists a need to shed new light on international responsibilities concerning the environmental impacts of consumption and related...
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The Olympic Games and other Mega Events and their Impact on Housing Rights – Media Conference, 5 June 2007; Public Conference, 14 June 2007
While major sports events can act as a catalyst for peace, dialogue and development, in some instances the preparation of these events has resulted in evictions as well as increased poverty, vulnerability and insecurity for affected populations....
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Enhancing National Capacities to Assess Wildlife Trade Policies in Support of CITES – The Hague, World Forum Convention Center, 5 June 2007, 12:30 – 13:45
The project partners of this GIAN-supported research project will convene a side event at the 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) to inform CITES...
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Exploring Criteria and Conditions for Engaging Armed Non-State Actors (NSAs) to Respect Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law, WMO, 4-5 June 2007
The objective of this conference will be to cover a wide range of perspectives relating to the challenges faced in the process of engaging NSAs. Discussions will be organised around the following set of questions: (a) Why to engage? (b) Who engages?...
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Enhancing the Role of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Global Value Chains – OECD Global Conference, Tokyo 31 May – 1 June 2007
This high-level conference is organised by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Japanese government to present the conclusions of a GIAN-supported study on enhancing the role of small and medium-sized enterprises...
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Towards Trustworthy On-line Medical Information: A Study of Specificities in French-speaking Africa – Palais des Nations, 21 May
This briefing is organised in the context of the World Health Assembly, under the auspices of the WHO, on the GIAN-supported research project undertaken by: the University of Geneva, WHO, the Graduate Institute of Development Studies, the Health On...
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WIPO, Intellectual Property and Development – Conference at Uni Mail, 8 May 2007
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Monsieur Philippe Petit, Vice-directeur général de l’Organisation mondiale de la propriété intellectuelle (OMPI) et membre du Conseil de fondation du RUIG donnera une conférence sur le rôle de l'OMPI pour...

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Engaging Armed Non-State Actors: Can They Contribute to Humanitarian Action? – 3 April 2007, 12:30 to 1:45 pm, at GIIS/HEI
This roundtable on interacting with armed non-state actors profits directly from research undertaken in the framework of two projects supported by the GIAN: “Field Study of Humanitarian Negotiations” and “Armed Non-State Actors and Mine Action”. ...
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Microfinance: A Solution to Reduce Poverty? Debate at the FIFDH – 15 March 2007, 8:00 pm, Maison du Grütli
The GIAN co-presents a debate on microfinance in the framework of the International Film Festival on Human Rights (FIFDH). The GIAN supports a research project on microfinance, jointly undertaken by the International Labour Office (ILO), the...
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Roundtable Discussion on WTO Negotiations on Environmental Goods – 14 March 2007, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at GIIS/HEI
This roundtable represents the first of three events organised in the framework of the GIAN-supported project "Technology Transfer, Trade, and the Environment". Speakers: Ambassador Toufiq Ali, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh, Chair of the...
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Conference on Access to Water: Global Crisis, Local Crises? – 31 January 2007
The GIAN project "Negotiating Conflicts of Interest Related to Water Management", coordinated by Professor Ronald Jaubert of the GIDS, will be discussed on 31 January 2007 at Uni-Mail. The conference (in French) "Access to Water: Global Crisis,...
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Conference on Vietnam's Economic Development and State-Society Relations in Asia – 14-15 December at GIDS/IUED
The conference "Economic Internationalisation, Human Development and State-society Relations in Asia: Learning from Vietnam" is supported by the GIAN's "Small Grants" programme. Organised by the Graduate Institute of Development Studies (GIDS),...
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ILO Workshop on Local Authorities and the Promotion of Decent Work in Construction and Related Services – 12 December 2006
This workshop aims to inform how local authorities can promote employment and decent work in construction projects. It is part of a GIAN-supported research project Promoting Decent Work in Construction and Related Services involving the...
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OMCT Conference: How Can We Act Against the Economic, Social and Cultural Root Causes of Torture – 7 December 2006, 1:00 pm, Palais des Nations
In a Human Rights Council side event, the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) will present its GIAN-supported publication "Attacking the Root Causes of Torture: Poverty, Inequality and Violence, An Interdisciplinary Study". A discussion with...
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WHO Lunch Time Seminar on Health Grids: The Africa@home Project – 17 November 2006
The large computing power made available through volunteer computing can be harnessed for health projects. Africa@home recruits volunteer computers in homes and offices to run a computer-intensive simulation program called MalariaControl.net, which...
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Launch of Report on Mine Action Involving Armed Non-State Actors – 16 November 2006
At the occasion of the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons a GIAN-supported research team will present its report Armed Non-State Actors and Landmines. The report is part of the research project Involvement of...
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Ceremony for the Recipients of GIAN Grants in 2006 - 31 October 2006, 10:30 am
Representatives of the media and other interested parties are cordially invited to attend this event. The teams whose projects were selected in the framework of the GIAN's 2006 tendering procedure will briefly discuss their research. The...
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Scientific Colloquium at the Occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Hospital of Geneva – 10 October 2006
In the framework of this scientific colloquium Professor Antoine Geissbuhler will present the work of the foundation Health On the Net (HON). HON promotes reliable medical and health information on the Web since 1995. Professor Geissbuhler is one...
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Seminar on the United Nations Human Rights Council, 26 - 28 July 2006
Organised by the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) in collaboration with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Graduate Institute of International Studies (IUHEI). Programme: Wednesday 26...
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Project Workshop: Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) - 11 July 2006
Project Workshop Creating a New Dynamic for Public-Private Partnerships for Peaceful and Sustainable Development: Human Security and Equitable Access to Resources Date and Time: Tuesday 11 July 2006 14:00 - 17:00 Location: Villa...
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Genetic Databases: Towards a Global Ethical Framework: Experts' Consultation Meeting - 8 and 9 May 2006
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the University of Geneva's Institute of Biomedical Ethics will hold an experts' consultation meeting on the GIAN-supported project "Genetic Databases: Towards a Global Ethical Framework", on 8 – 9 May 2006 at...
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Information Session - 18 January 2006
An information session in English, open to the public, will be held at the headquarters of the Geneva International Academic Network (GIAN) on Wednesday, 18 January 2006, from 6:00 to 6:45 pm, followed by a light reception. GIAN, Villa Rigot,...
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Film/débat - Mondialisation, migrations et droits de l'homme - 17 January 2006
SOIREE PUBLIQUE / RECEPTION 17 janvier, 20 h - 22 h 15 UNI-MAIL, salle M S160 Film sur la situation des migrants au Maroc Témoignages Quelles propositions de la société civile pour la recherche? Proposals from the Civil...
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International Colloquium: Globalisation, Migrations and Human Rights - 16 and 17 January 2006
Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 January 2006. International Conference Centre, Geneva (CICG), 17 rue de Varembé Rooms 3 and 4. Under the auspices of: the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences (FPSE), University of Geneva and the...
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Human Genetic Databases - Conference 12.12.2005
Human genetic databases: towards a global ethical framework. Mr Andrea Boggio, researcher at the Institute for Biomedical Ethics of the University of Geneva Faculty of Medicine, will present the research project on human genetic databases that...
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Mental Health - Press Conference 7.12.2005
Le Club suisse de la Presse - Geneva Press Club, in collaboration with the Geneva International Academic Network (GIAN) has the pleasure of inviting Swiss and foreign journalists to a press conference (to be conducted in English and in French) on...
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GIAN: Information Session - 1 December 2005
An information session, open to the public, will be held at the headquarters of the Geneva International Academic Network (GIAN) on Thursday, 1 December 2005, from 6:00 to 6:45 pm, followed by a light reception. GIAN, Villa Rigot, Avenue de la...
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Elder Abuse - Press Conference 30.11.2005
A Global Response to Elder Abuse. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Geneva International Academic Network (GIAN) are pleased to invite journalists to a press conference With: • Ms Angeline Fankhauser, Former Member of the National...
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International research consultation on
"Decent Work in Response to Crises" The International Labour Organization (ILO), the Graduate Institute of International Studies (GIIS) and the Geneva International Academic Network (GIAN) invite journalists to the international conference on...
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Intellectual Property and Health Research in Developing Countries
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Le Club suisse de la Presse – Geneva Press Club, en collaboration avec l’ Organisation mondiale de la propriété intellectuelle (OMPI) et le Réseau universitaire international de Genève (RUIG), a le plaisir...

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